Factors Associated with Mortality among Patients on TB Treatment in the Southern Region of Zimbabwe, 2013

Background. In 2013, the tuberculosis (TB) mortality rate was highest in southern Zimbabwe at 16%. We therefore sought to determine factors associated with mortality among registered TB patients in this region. Methodology. This was a retrospective record review of registered patients receiving anti...

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Main Authors: Kudakwashe C. Takarinda, Charles Sandy, Nyasha Masuka, Patrick Hazangwe, Regis C. Choto, Tsitsi Mutasa-Apollo, Brilliant Nkomo, Edwin Sibanda, Owen Mugurungi, Anthony D. Harries, Nicholas Siziba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Tuberculosis Research and Treatment
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/6232071